Mark Murphy receives "Words and Music" Jazz Awards 2009

[jazzmandel]

Mark isn't at the peak of his health; he's gotten older and it's wearing on him. The Jazz Foundation is well worth supporting. Its mission is to support musicians who are in need (pace jdc106 -- the JFA can't take care of all jazz musicians, it's part of the safety net for those who need it most.

[jazzmandel]

Mark isn't at the peak of his health; he's gotten older and it's wearing on him. The Jazz Foundation is well worth supporting. Its mission is to support musicians who are in need (pace jdc106 -- the JFA can't take care of all jazz musicians, it's part of the safety net for those who need it most.

[nycbassist]

Is Mark sick? His music means so much to me.. Bop for Kerouac is one of my desert island picks. I'll make sure to send some money to the jazz foundation as soon as I get my next pay check.

[TheDogfairy]

To this day I never tire of listening to this man sing.

[jdcl06]

"About time" is exactly right! This man is a goddamn legend!! I think the Jazz Foundation of America is a little late... Fuckers. Freakin' politics and popularity contests once again. They probably said "lets just create an award and (finally) recognize Mark Murphy before it's too late". Don't they always happen to issue honorary awards to people who might not have that many years left? Hmmmm

[MultiGodzila]

Great Mark ! 

[wicklinematson]

AWESOME! About time!

[sassyjass]

Yeah, and still an original with incredible vocal chops, who many younger singers have tried to copy but not surpassed.

[Bruceybabe]

Who better in jazz than Mark to receive this accolade? A one off singer! Congratulations>